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    Is BMW available for Mumbai car hire with driver?

    BMW available for Mumbai car hire with driver If you’re looking for a luxurious and comfortable travel experience in India’s bustling financial capital, you might be wondering, is BMW available for Mumbai car hire with driver? The answer is yes — many premium car rental services in Mumbai offer BMW…

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    Jaguar Dealers Still Hobbled by Cyberattack

    A cyberattack has shut down some Jaguar operations for nearly three weeks Dealers are still selling cars, but some services are slower because of parts delays Jaguar remains hobbled by a cyberattack now stretching into its third week. The company’s dealers can still sell cars, reports industry publication Automotive News.…

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    AAA: It Costs $11,577 a Year to Drive

    AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs survey finds that the total cost of owning a car averages $11,577 The total has declined $719 in the past year The average American spends $11,577 a year on car ownership, according to AAA. The organization’s annual Your Driving Costs survey showed a rare drop…

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    Tesla Kills off the Cheapest Cybertruck

    Tesla has stopped taking orders for the least-expensive version of the Cybertruck That makes the base price look $10,000 more expensive, but the prices of most trim levels haven’t actually changed Tesla has stopped taking orders for the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of its Cybertruck. That makes the truck’s entry cost…

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    Average New Car Price Rose in August

    The average American new car buyer paid $49,077 last month Automakers and dealers have been heavily discounting cars since spring, but that’s starting to change New car prices rose in August. That’s not unusual, but another trend in the data could be an early warning signal: Dealers and automakers offered…

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    BMW Recalls X5, X7 Over Windshield Seal

    BMW has recalled 1,406 SUVs because their windshields may not have been properly sealed. That can allow water to leak into the body, where it can cause electrical problems. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: 2026 BMW X5 2026 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) 2026 BMW…

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    Experiencing the 2026 Nissan Leaf

    The 2026 Nissan Leaf marks the third generation of the electric vehicle Starting at $31,485, it’s the least-expensive new EV you can buy It’s no secret that Nissan has had its share of difficulties of late, from a failed merger with rival Honda to a shakeup in the CEO’s office,…

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    It Grew Harder to Get a Car Loan Last Month

    After a summer of improving credit conditions, lenders made it harder to get a new car loan in August Credit is still broadly accessible, but a loosening trend may be shifting Americans had a modestly harder time obtaining new car loans in August than in July. Borrowing standards tightened only…

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    GM Slows Production of Largest EVs

    GM dealers are overstocked on the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer, and GMC Sierra EV So the company is cutting shifts at the factory that builds the full-size electric vehicles General Motors’ largest electric vehicles (EVs) are among the most extreme automobiles ever produced. But, like other…

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    Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts

    Tesla released a new Model Y Performance in Europe this week It’s likely to come to the U.S. soon Tesla has released a new, high-performance version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe. The Model Y Performance isn’t available in the U.S. yet, but we expect to see it…

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    Final Nissan GT-R Rolls off the Line

    Nissan’s supercar-beating coupe has finished an 18-year production run It may return in electric vehicle form The final Nissan GT-R was Midnight Purple — a fitting end for a car unconventional from the moment it first appeared. Nissan yesterday said the company has built its last GT-R after an astonishing…

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    Volvo Launches Insurance Agency

    Volvo owners can now get their car insurance directly through Volvo. The company last week launched its own insurance agency, Volvo Car Insurance Services. Despite having “car” in the name, the company says it will offer “a broad range of insurance solutions, including auto, home, umbrella, and select specialty products.”…

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    2026 Nissan Kicks Starts at $23,925

    Nissan’s most affordable SUV will grow slightly more expensive for the 2026 model year, but keep its starting price under $24,000 with delivery fees. The Nissan Kicks received a dramatic makeover for the 2025 model year, with a new look that thoroughly increased its appeal. The subcompact Nissan Kicks gained…

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    Chrysler Unveils Overland Minivan Concept

    The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is a lifted off-road minivan prepped for camping Chrysler’s future is open to a blank page. One of the oldest, most storied American automakers, the brand has let its lineup dwindle to just a single minivan (though the company pretends it’s two – the…

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    Audi Hikes Most Prices, Adds Free Maintenance

    Audi has raised prices across most of its lineup for 2026 The automaker is throwing in three years of pre-paid maintenance on all 2026 models Audi has increased prices across much of its range of vehicles for 2026, with price hikes ranging from $800 to $4,100 depending on model and…

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    Federal EV Charger Funds Flowing Again

    After a court order, the Trump administration will resume using federal funds to build electric vehicle (EV) chargers The nation’s EV charging network has been growing without federal help The Trump administration will resume sending federal funds to states so they can build out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging…

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    Infiniti to Show New QX65, QX80 Concepts

    Infiniti is set to preview three potential new products this week. The luxury division of Nissan will use this week’s Monterey Car Week events to show off three designs. One is likely a preview of the next QX65 midsize SUV coupe. We’ve already seen it in shadowy teaser photos. The…

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    Auto Credit Access Improved in July

    It grew easier for most Americans to qualify for a car loan last month But lenders approved fewer subprime loans for borrowers with credit scores under 620 Lenders approved more new car loans in July, and asked for the lowest down payments they’ve accepted since November of 2022. Kelley Blue…

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    Driving the 2025 Cadillac Optiq

    Every car shopper has a list of rational requirements their superego puts together, as well as a subconsciously understood well of irrational pangs that come straight from the id. Nearly every automaker can satisfy the first. The second is why we don’t all drive the same two or three vehicles.…

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    Driving the 2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

    The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe strikes me as one of the oddest cars built today. It’s close to the least expensive vehicle BMW makes (a base model X1 or X2 SUV undercuts it by a trivial amount). And it’s fairly un-BMW-like. List its attributes: a compact 4-door sedan body,…

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    Driving the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

    The Subaru Forester has an incredibly loyal fanbase and an easy-to-understand position in the automotive world. It hits a sweet spot of capability and price. It’s an affordable way to get one of the more respected all-wheel drive (AWD) systems on the market. It’s a pleasant family car for your…

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    Experiencing the 2025 Acura Integra Type S

    A manual transmission in a luxury car is a rare thing. Yes, BMW offers a stick shift with its M2, M3 and M4 cars. And the Acura Integra isn’t exactly the epitome of premium plushness, as it’s based on the Honda Civic. Even so, the 2025 Integra Type S is…

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    Polestar 2 Recalled Over Brake Issue

    Polestar has recalled just two Polestar 2 sedans from model years 2021-2025 because a software update can cause their brakes to fail under very specific conditions. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the problem occurs when a driver engages one-pedal driving mode and then coasts…

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    2026 Subaru Crosstrek Starts at $28,415

    The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek loses its weak base engine and sees just a small price hike When KBB expert test driver Russ Heaps reviewed the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, he didn’t find much to complain about. His sole major critique of the little off-road wagon-like SUV read, “bland base engine.” Russ…

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    Study: Lexus, Nissan Top Initial Quality Study

    J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study found that Lexus and Nissan build cars with the fewest early problems Lexus wins often; Nissan’s victory is a surprise Lexus and Nissan make the highest-quality new cars, according to a new study.   J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study asks drivers to cite the problems…

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    Chrysler Recalls Minivans with Faulty Backup Cameras

    Chrysler issued a recall covering just 140 Pacifica and Voyager minivans from model year 2023 because their rearview cameras may not display an image. Chrysler told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the problem is physical, not software-related. Some cameras were built with a missing internal connection. The company…

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    Dodge Recalls Electric Charger Over Missing Warning Sounds

    Dodge issued a recall for 8,390 Charger Daytona electric muscle cars from model years 2024-2025 because they don’t emit sounds required to warn pedestrians of their presence. Electric vehicles (EVs) can be exceptionally quiet. Federal law requires them to emit sounds to warn pedestrians they’re present. But Dodge says some…

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    Kia Recalls K5 Over Parking Light Issue

    Kia has recalled 82,281 K5 sedans from model year 2025 because their parking lights may not function properly. Kia tells federal safety regulators that, due to a software problem, if drivers activate their turn signals while the headlights are on, the parking lights blink. Because the problem is software-related, dealers…

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    Chevrolet Cancels Rear-Wheel-Drive Version of Blazer EV

    Chevrolet has canceled the only rear-wheel-drive version of its Blazer EV for 2026 Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are still available The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle (EV) is a lineup by itself. It’s one of the few vehicles in automotive history offered in front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), or…

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    Tesla Recalls Model Y Over Blocked Wiper Nozzles

    Tesla has recalled 172 Model Y SUVs from model year 2026 because they may be unable to wash their windshields. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that Model Y SUVs built between April 15 and April 20 of this year may have defective hoses feeding windshield…

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    2026 Nissan Leaf Thoroughly Reinvented

    The 2025 Nissan Leaf is an aging hatchback known for its low price, frumpy looks, and limited range The 2026 Nissan Leaf is all-new, with sleek SUV-like styling, much better range, and unknown price The Nissan Leaf will get one of the most dramatic makeovers in automotive history for the…

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    Mercedes Recalls GLC Over Headlight Aiming

    Mercedes has recalled 127 GLC SUVs from model year 2023 because their headlights can be aimed horizontally – something owners aren’t supposed to be able to do. Mercedes reports that some GLC models left the factory missing a cover that prevents anyone from adjusting the headlights horizontally. Dealers will inspect…

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    Mazda Recalls 171,000 Vehicles Over Inactive Airbags

    Mazda has recalled 171,412 vehicles because their airbags may fail in a rare circumstance. Affected models include some, but not all, examples of the: Mazda tells federal safety officials that, if an owner leaves the ignition switch in the on position without starting the car until the battery is drained,…

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    Trump Threatens Higher Car Tariffs

    President Trump on Thursday threatened to raise tariffs on new cars higher than the current 25% The president said the move could bring new auto plants to the U.S. Automakers make decisions on building new plants on very long time scales President Trump on Thursday threatened to increase tariffs on…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Kia Forte

    Quick Facts 2022 Kia Forte original starting price: $20,185, including a $1,095 destination fee Class: Compact car Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 35 mpg combined Used 2022 Kia Forte Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…

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    Chevy Bolt Returning for 2027

    Chevy will bring the Bolt name back for 2027 Details are scarce, but we expect another inexpensive electric hatchback The Chevrolet Bolt will return to the market for the 2027 model year. Parent company General Motors buried that news in a press release about plans for new factories this week.…

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    2026 BMW XM Comes in Single, Powerful Trim

    BMW will sell just one trim level of its XM plug-in hybrid SUV in 2026 It’s still “the most powerful road vehicle ever produced by BMW M” The BMW XM is just weird. Fantastic, in its way. But weird. For 2026, it will get a little easier to understand. The…

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    New Car Prices Stayed Almost Flat in May

    The average new car transaction price was $12 less in May than in April Dealers are trying to blunt the impact of tariffs on shoppers, but it can’t last forever The average new car buyer paid $48,799 in May, $12 less than April’s revised transaction price, according to Kelley Blue…

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    Access to Auto Credit Improves Modestly

    Lenders approved more car loan applications in May The proportion of borrowers with negative equity grew — a bad sign amid good news It grew slightly easier for borrowers to find a new car loan in May. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index tracks how difficult it is to qualify for…

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    Apple CarPlay to Get Free Upgrades

    Apple announced upgrades to CarPlay at its WWDC 2025 event Includes new look, way to take calls without blocking directions Apple fans and developers gathered this week for the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference, where it unveils product updates. This year’s big story is a new look interface Apple calls Liquid…

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    Rare Earth Mineral Fight Disrupting Car Production

    Carmakers use rare earth minerals in many parts; most come from China China is restricting exports as part of the growing trade war That could pause car factories worldwide Last month, Ford paused production of its popular Explorer SUV because a factory ran out of tiny magnets. A week later,…

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    Cadillac to Launch High-Performance Optiq-V for 2026

    Cadillac will launch a high-performance version of its Optiq compact SUV for 2026 Cadillac’s V-Series cars are faster, pricier versions The Optiq is a new, all-electric compact SUV The Cadillac Optiq is so new you may not have seen one on the road yet. But the company is already launching…

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    Power Steering Guide: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Facts About Power Steering Power steering reduces the effort needed to turn the wheel, making driving safer and easier. Regularly checking and maintaining fluid levels helps prevent power steering problems and costly repairs. Electric power steering is common in modern cars, offering less maintenance and enabling advanced driver-assist features.…

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    A Look Inside the 2025 Kia Telluride

    The spacious, well-equipped, affordable 2025 Kia Telluride offers amazing value, ranking among the top choices in its segment. With three rows of seating for up to eight passengers, plus good looks, lots of tech, and the industry’s best warranty, it’s easy to see why the Telluride won our Best 3-Row…

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    Recall: Ford Bronco Backup Cameras Don’t Turn Off

    Ford has recalled 12,219 Bronco SUVs from model years 2021-2022 because their backup cameras may not turn off when drivers shift out of reverse. Ford recalled more than 47,000 Broncos in 2022 due to the same issue. Dealers fixed most of them with a software update. However, the company has…

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    AAA: EV Interest at 6-Year Low

    Only 16% of Americans call themselves “likely” or “very likely” to buy an EV in a new survey It’s the lowest figure AAA has seen since 2019 Americans have more electric cars to choose from than ever before. Increasingly, they don’t plan to choose them. A new study from AAA…

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    Report: Fewer New Cars Coming

    Over the last four years, automakers introduced more than 200 new cars In the next four, a new report says, they’ll show off just 159 Insiders blame tariffs, regulatory changes, and an uncertain EV market The auto industry is slowing down. Amid tariff turmoil, major changes to U.S. regulations, and…

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    Mercedes Recalls SUVs Over Detaching Mirrors

    Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 26 SUVs because their rearview mirrors, which may include screens for the rearview cameras, can fall off. Recalled models include a few examples each of the: The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that “the bonding of the multipurpose camera and/or the interior…

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    Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Recalled Over Frame Issue

    Ford and its Lincoln luxury marque have recalled 206 midsize SUVs because they may have a loose frame bolt. That, the company says, “may affect crash performance, increasing the risk of injury.” Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: The company tells federal safety officials that one…

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    Report: BMW M5 Wagon Outselling Sedan

    Station wagon lovers have had a rough go of it in the U.S. recently. So we’re delighted to bring them some good news – BMW’s decision to bring the longroof version of its high-performance M5 to the U.S. is paying off. BMWBlog reports that the M5 Touring wagon is outselling…

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    2026 Land Rover Defender: New Lights, Larger Screen

    Some automakers go for big design changes regularly, and probably should. Others have traditions to honor and should avoid significant image changes. The Land Rover Defender is the latter kind of car. You know what it looks like, and a radical redesign would probably be a disappointment. The company understands…

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    AcuraLink Shutting Down for Many 2014-2022 Models

    New cars are mobile devices as much as they are mobility. Most automakers now offer whole suites of connection services that let you use a smartphone to lock and unlock your car, start it remotely, monitor its maintenance needs, and even track it if stolen. Until they don’t, that is.…

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    Report: Hyundai Considering 1% Price Hike

    As news of hefty new tariffs rocked the auto industry in April, Hyundai pledged to keep prices steady until June 2. June 2 arrives in three days. A new report says the company is mulling an across-the-board price hike to compensate for tariff costs. Bloomberg reports, “The South Korean manufacturer…

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    Tariff Confusion After Two Court Rulings

    Late Wednesday, a federal trade court found some of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs illegal. A day later, an appeals court granted a temporary stay pausing that ruling while it hears arguments over whether the case was correctly decided. The dueling decisions have left confusion over what, exactly, is currently subject…

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    Volvo, Polestar Halt U.S. Production Due to Parts Shortage

    Volvo has paused its only U.S. assembly plant, in South Carolina, due to a parts shortage. The factory builds the company’s flagship EX90 electric SUV, as well as the Polestar 3, an SUV sold by all-electric automaker and Volvo affiliate Polestar. Industry publication Automotive News reports that the facility “has…

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    Despite Tariffs, VW Holds Prices Flat Through June

    Volkswagen will not raise prices on new cars in June, the company announced. Hefty tariffs on new cars and the parts used to build them have made both importing cars and building them in the U.S. significantly more expensive this spring. But Volkswagen announced yesterday that it “will continue to…

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    Car Sales Slowing as Early Tariff Binge Trails Off

    When news of new car tariffs hit, Americans rushed to car dealerships to buy the last cars imported at pre-tariff prices. That has come to an end. Many dealerships still have plenty of pre-tariff inventory, and price increases have been modest so far. But the early tariff car buying binge…

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    2026 BMW M2 CS: Lighter, More Powerful, Pricey

    Only a unique sort of person is willing to spend 2.5 times the price of a base model car for an extremely high-performance version of it. But that sort of person knows where to go. And their local BMW dealership always has an answer for them. Today, the automaker debuted…

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    Report: Compact Toyota Pickup Coming

    Toyota was once known for tough little trucks at reasonable prices, often simply sold under the name “Toyota Pickup” in the U.S. The compact Toyota pickup will make a comeback, according to a new report. Compact Trucks a Growing Segment A common stereotype says that Americans love nothing more than…

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    Americans Bought Fewer EVs in April

    Electric vehicles (EVs) made up just 6.9% of the new cars Americans bought in April as the EV market faced economic and policy challenges. Kelley Blue Book parent company Cox Automotive reports that Americans bought 100,495 new electric cars last month. That’s about 7,000 fewer than in March. Related: Is…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Acura RDX

    Acura RDX Quick Facts Original starting price: $41,795, including a $1,045 destination fee Class: Luxury compact SUV Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 24 mpg combined Used 2022 Acura RDX Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Ram 1500

    Ram 1500 Quick Facts Original starting price: $37,750 (including a $1,795 destination fee) Class: Full-Size Truck Seating capacity: 6 Fuel economy: 26 mpg Used 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Prices $48,491 TBD $48,780 TBD $50,175 TBD $53,995 TBD $53,695 TBD $55,155 TBD $54,490 TBD $60,115 TBD $61,910 TBD $60,665 TBD $68,770…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Acura TLX

    Quick Facts  Original starting price: $39,995 (including $1,095 destination charge) Class: Compact luxury sedan  Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 25 mpg combined Used 2022 Acura TLX Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

    Quick Facts Original starting price: $35,295 (including $1,185 delivery fee) Class: Subcompact SUV EV Seating: 5 Fuel economy: 132 MPGe city/108 MPGe highway/120 MPGe combined Used 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition,…

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    Ram Recalls Heavy Duty Trucks Over Shifter Errors

    Ram has recalled 778 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks from the 2025 model year because their gear selection displays may not be accurate. All of the recalled trucks have a column-mounted shifter and a 3.5” gauge cluster display. Ram tells federal safety regulators that the PRND selector in the display…

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    Ford Recalls Bronco SUVs Over Faulty Child Locks

    Ford has recalled 2,002 4-door Bronco SUVs from model year 2024 because child safety locks on their left rear doors may not function. Child safety locks prevent the inner door handle from opening the door, preventing curious toddlers from inadvertently opening the door of a moving car. On some Broncos,…

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    Jeep Goes Dark With Affordable Gladiator Dark Sky

    The best thing about the Jeep Gladiator isn’t the impressive off-road skills. They’re impressive, but you can get just as far off the blacktop in a similarly sized Toyota Tacoma or a Rivian R1T. The best thing about the Jeep Gladiator is the ability to take the top off. No…

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    2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Gets Trail Boss

    The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a stunningly capable electric truck, with a maximum range of 492 miles and towing capacity up to 12,500 pounds. Those numbers beat the Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. But Chevrolet has introduced it slowly, introducing new trim levels one by one instead of…

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    CPO Spotlight: 2022 Honda Accord

    2022 Honda Accord Quick Facts Original starting price: $27,615, including a $1,015 destination fee Class: Midsize Cars Seating capacity: 5 Fuel economy: 33 mpg combined Used 2022 Honda Accord Prices The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location,…

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    Survey: Car Dealers Worried Long-Term

    Car dealers may have had a very good last two months, but they’re worried about the future. A major survey of dealer attitudes finds the majority more pessimistic about their business than they were in the first quarter of the year. Why You Should Care Kelley Blue Book’s parent company,…

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    2026 Honda CR-V Starts at $32,315

    The updated 2026 Honda CR-V’s entry price will be just $820 higher than that of the 2025 model it replaces. However, the new TrailSport off-road model will come at a significant premium, starting at over $40,000. Honda’s best-selling vehicle, the CR-V compact SUV gets a styling refresh and a cabin tech…

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    Toyota Warns: Tariff-Related Price Hikes Likely

    A key Toyota executive warns that price increases are growing more likely as unprecedented tariffs rock the auto industry. To date, Toyota has not raised sticker prices to compensate for the new tariffs. However, Toyota Motor North America Chief Operating Officer Mark Templin told Ward’s Auto this week that the…

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    2026 Lexus RZ – an EV That Shifts

    The 2026 Lexus RZ will have more power, greater range, and faster charging speeds than the 2025 model it replaces. It will also give drivers a tactile experience missing from other electric vehicles (EVs) — the ability to shift gears, albeit virtually. If this sounds familiar, it’s because we told…

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    Audi Cancels Q8 e-tron, Sportback

    Audi has stopped building its flagship electric SUV. Company officials confirmed to multiple media outlets today that a Brussels factory has already stopped building the Q8 e-tron and its sportier Q8 e-tron Sportback derivative. But the brand won’t go long without a top-of-the-line electric vehicle (EV). An Audi spokesperson told…

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    Average Used Car Price Rising, Sales Slowing

    The average used car buyer paid $25,547 in April, up $367 from March’s total. The increase may be related to new tariffs driving up the prices of new cars. An increase in new car prices can drive up used car prices, sending would-be new car buyers to the used lot…

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    Bed Liner: What to Consider for Your Truck

    Quick Facts About Truck Bed Liners A bed liner protects a truck’s cargo space against scratches and dents. The most affordable bed liners cost less than $100. Truck bed liner materials can be rubber, carpet, plastic, or polyurethane. More than a few of today’s pickup trucks will never be drafted…

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    Let’s Take a Look Inside the 2025 Honda Pilot

    With good looks, a plethora of technology, and three rows of seating, the Honda Pilot is just what the doctor ordered for scores of families. Not only does it have plenty of room, it offers an abundance of power courtesy of its 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces 285 horsepower and…

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    Audi Recalls Q5, Q5 Sportback Over Oil Leak

    Audi has recalled 89,417 Q5 and Q5 Sportback SUVs from model years 2022-2024 because of an oil leak that could lead to a vehicle fire. The company tells federal safety officials that cylinder head cover screws in their engines can loosen over time, letting oil seep out. If oil comes…

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    Inventory of New Cars Shrinking as Tariffs Bite

    America’s automakers used to have an inventory glut. It’s gone. The average brand entered May with fewer cars in stock than traditional industry guidelines tell them to keep. News of auto industry tariffs sent Americans flocking to sales lots in March and April to buy the last cars imported at…

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    2026 GMC Hummer EV Gets (Gulp) Quicker

    “The problem with the GMC Hummer EV is that it’s just not capable enough.” “Sure, it weighs about as much as three midsize cars and leaps from zero to 60 mph in three seconds (faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera). But can’t America do better?” This, apparently, is a conversation…

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    Government Scraps Penalty for Misleading Car Loans

    A federal agency charged with protecting consumers from predatory financial products on Monday scrapped a $60 million settlement designed to punish Toyota’s lending arm for overcharging borrowers. Reuters reports, “According to an order canceling the Toyota settlement, the CFPB specifically waived requirements that Toyota pay tens of millions of dollars…

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    Report: Fiat 500 Getting a Hybrid Option

    The poor 2025 Fiat 500e may be the biggest punching bag in the automotive world this year. One of Europe’s most recognizable cars, some version of the Fiat 500 has been for sale somewhere in the world most of the time since 1957. The company resurrected its icon most recently…

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    Let’s Take a Look Inside the 2025 Honda Passport

    Since 2019, this generation of the Honda Passport has delivered rock-solid performance, good looks, leading technology, and even some off-road capability. However, with the all-new 2026 models already on dealer lots, this year’s model may present an opportunity. The current model is motivated by a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine that produces…

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    EPA Head Wants Start/Stop Tech out of Cars

    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has a new target: the start/stop technology that shuts off some cars’ engines at stoplights. In a post on X, the social media network formerly known as Twitter, Zeldin on Monday said the EPA is “fixing” start/stop tech because “everyone hates it.” Start/stop technology: where your…

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    2025 Hyundai Palisade Recalled Over Fire Risk

    Hyundai has issued a recall for 620 units of its 2025 Palisade SUV because an oil pump problem can trigger a vehicle fire. “Owners can continue driving these vehicles,” Hyundai says, but the company “recommends parking their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed.” Hyundai…

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    Mixed News on Applying for a Car Loan

    Auto lenders approved more loans in April than in March despite growing economic uncertainty and the arrival of new tariffs. But they were less likely to extend loans to those with lower credit scores. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index tracks how difficult it is to qualify for all types of…

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    10 Best Used Convertibles Under $25,000

    Nothing says summer road trip like a convertible, and now is a great time to be in the market for a used drop-top. Why? Because the selection of affordable convertibles is truly remarkable these days. From small and light sports convertibles to beefy muscle cars to luxury cars, there’s something…

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    Volvo Recalls More Than 400,000 Vehicles Over Backup Cameras

    Volvo has recalled 413,151 vehicles equipped with Google built-in infotainment systems because their backup cameras may not display an image. Recalled models include the: The company tells federal safety officials that a software conflict can prevent the image from showing. Drivers instead see a “camera is temporarily not available” message.…

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    Ford Recalls Just 3 F-150 Lightning Trucks Over Fire Risk

    Ford has announced a recall covering just three examples of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup from model year 2023. Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Affected vehicles may have one or more missing or loose retention nuts on the high voltage battery junction box bus bars in…

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    Jeep Teases Refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee

    The Jeep Grand Cherokee is due for an update, though not a complete redesign, for the 2026 model year. Jeep’s best-seller and one of the 15 best-selling vehicles in America, the Grand Cherokee will see an exterior nip-and-tuck and some updated interior tech. Jeep hasn’t released details, but sent on…

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    Mitsubishi to Launch EV Next Summer

    Nearly every automaker now sells at least one electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S. But one early EV pioneer is conspicuously absent. Mitsubishi dealers have nothing all-electric on their sales lots. That fact is all the more surprising when you remember that Mitsu dealers had an EV to sell as…

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    2026 Corvette Gets New Interior, Tech Upgrades

    The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette will be half new. Chevrolet will keep the body and most of the mechanical aspects of its flagship sports car the same for the new model year. But Corvette fans will see an all-new interior. Automakers usually redesign a car every five to seven years and…

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    Ford Increases Some Prices Due to Tariffs

    Ford has raised prices on its Maverick pickup, Bronco Sport SUV, and Mustang Mach-E electric SUV to compensate for costs added by new tariffs, Reuters reports. Citing “a notice sent to dealers,” Reuters explains that each price “will increase as much as $2,000.” Ford imports all three models from Mexico.…

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    Next Jeep Compass Comes as Hybrid, Plug-in, or EV

    Update: Car and Driver reports that Jeep has paused plans to bring the next-generation Compass to the U.S. in what is likely a tariff-related decision. A company spokesperson says, “Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy in North America to ensure it is offering customers a range of vehicles with…

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    Driving the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

    I’m taking a long hairpin to the left, followed by a quick snap back to the right and a sudden climb up about 300 feet with a view of a long cascading stream to the right. The weather is perfect. My ride here is no sports car, but it’s handling…

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    Car Dealer Junk Fee Ban Officially Dead

    Document fees. Added costs for nitrogen in tires. Useless extended warranties. Bait-and-switch advertised prices for cars that the dealership never intended to honor. They’re all back and here to stay, as the federal government declined last week to defend a rule banning many questionable car sales practices. Industry publication Automotive…

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    Car Parts Tariffs Now in Effect: What it Means

    New tariffs on car parts began Saturday and are expected to further push up new car prices. The parts tariffs were announced in March as one of three separate rounds of tariffs applying to new cars. But the three rounds were staggered, with this set implemented last. The White House…

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    2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts Around $60K, Rebate Eligible

    The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 3-row electric SUV will not be the most expensive item on the Hyundai sales lot, but only because the high-performance Ioniq 5 N exists. Hyundai’s big family-hauling electric vehicle (EV) will start at $60,555, including a mandatory $1,600 destination fee, the company has announced. But,…

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    First Drive: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

    Game Theory I’ve just driven the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. I’m going to tell you everything I like about it. And then we’re going to play a game. Starting at Square One, the Tonale is a subcompact luxury SUV. When it first came out, the only drivetrain was a plug-in…

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    Automakers: We Have No Idea What to Expect This Year

    Automakers are increasingly throwing up their hands and admitting that they have no idea what to expect from this year as constantly-shifting tariffs roil their industry. Corporations routinely issue guidance telling investors how they expect their businesses to perform over the next year. In the last 24 hours, five major…

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    Mercedes Recalls Some Cars for Second Time Over Fuses

    Mercedes-Benz has recalled 409 cars for a second time because they may have been repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: In 2024, Mercedes recalled about 32,000 vehicles to fix a fuse problem that could cause them to lose power. The…

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    Tariffs: Nissan, Stellantis Make Production Changes

    Automakers continue to shift production plans in response to aggressive new car tariffs. But they’re running up against the limits of an industry that makes long-term plans and can’t change them quickly. Nissan Spins Up Rogue Production Industry publication Automotive News reports, “Nissan will boost U.S. production of its best-selling…

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    BMW Recalls X3 SUVs Over Damaged Brake Discs

    BMW has recalled just 26 X3 SUVs from model year 2025 because their front brake discs may have been damaged during transport. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the brake discs may have suffered “damage in the form of heavy marks or cuts to the…

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    Survey: 2 in 5 Tesla Owners Report Vandalism

    Owning a Tesla is becoming a stressful proposition. In a new study, over 40% of Tesla owners report that their car has been vandalized, and a third are considering getting rid of the vehicle within the next year. The study comes from Guardian Service, a company that helps consumers find…

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    2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Comparison

    Compact crossovers continue to gain traction with the public due to their flexibility and capability. Two of the best examples are the 2025 Subaru Forester and the 2025 Mazda CX-5. These rivals also battle against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage, to name only…

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    Ford Recalls Transit Vans to Fix Rearview Cameras Again

    Ford has reissued an old recall, asking owners of 4,625 Transit vans from model years 2022-2023 to bring them back in for a second attempt to repair faulty rearview cameras. Ford recalled nearly 170,000 vehicles in 2023 because of several issues that could keep their rearview cameras from displaying an…

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    Mercedes Recalls Some E-Class Cars for Wiring Problem

    Mercedes-Benz has recalled just 14 E-Class sedans and wagons from model year 2024 because a wiring problem poses a fire risk. All of the recalled models have a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Mercedes tells federal safety regulators that a wiring harness in the system “might not be secured correctly to…

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    Maserati Recalls GranTurismo Over Missing Tire Labels

    Maserati has recalled 21 GranTurismo coupes from model year 2024 because their tire labels can detach from the driver’s side door pillar. Without a label, owners may not know how much weight their car can carry, and could overload it. Why such a small number of affected cars? Because Maserati…

  • Auto

    Recall Alert: Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale

    Stellantis has issued a recall for 48,494 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs from model years 2023-2025 because their backup cameras may not show an image. The company tells federal safety officials that the vehicles may have one or both of two problems: a software defect or improper soldering…

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    The 2025 Buick Enclave: Who Is This Car For?

    The 2025 Buick Enclave is a midsize 3-row SUV that falls somewhere between mainstream and luxury in terms of both quality and price. A close relative of the Chevy Traverse and GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave has all of the daily practicality of its GM stablemates but with a touch…

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    Bezos-Funded Slate Launches Small Electric Truck

    Meet the Amazon Basics pickup. Slate Auto, a new Michigan-based startup partly funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, today launched a compact electric truck with a target price under $20,000 (after federal EV incentives). Slate’s first product, the creatively named Slate Truck, is as bare bones as transportation gets in…

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    Driving the 2025 Audi SQ7

    Our idea of luxury changes regularly. What qualifies as indulgent and fashionable in one moment can shift in the next. These cycles seem to be speeding up every year. That doesn’t always work out in our favor. Fine dining near my Washington, D.C.-area home, for instance, now means tasting menus…

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    Cadillac Recalls Some Lyriq SUVs Over Loose Stabilizer Bar

    Cadillac has issued a recall for just 17 Lyriq SUVs from model years 2023-2025 because a loosely-attached stabilizer bar can separate from the frame. Today’s car factories are mostly automated, with many tasks performed by robotic tools instead of people. Cadillac says “an error in the software logic” of the…

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    2026 Audi A6 Gets Crisp Look, Simpler Cabin

    The Audi A6 has always been an excellent luxury sedan, but in recent years, it has been an easily forgettable one. The BMW 5 Series takes up a lot of the oxygen in the midsize luxury sedan market with its track-car-dressed-for-a-meeting attitude. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets all the points for…

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    Tariffs: Nissan Reportedly Locks in Pricing for May

    Nissan has reportedly joined a raft of automakers promising to keep new car prices steady through May despite tariffs raising the cost they pay to bring cars to the U.S. for sale. Industry publication Automotive News reports that the company “told dealers it won’t raise prices to account for tariffs…

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    Driving the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS

    The invitation would have seemed absurd five years ago. But things like this are getting routine now. Chevrolet asked me to come to a race track in early April to drive a midsize family SUV at speed through corners designed with exotic cars in mind. Welcome to the electric vehicle…

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    The 2025 Nissan Sentra: Who Is This Car For?

    The Nissan Sentra has been a stalwart in the compact car class since the early ’80s, and it has a consistent reputation for good value. Whether you’re shopping for your first new car or you just need reasonably priced transportation, compact cars like the Sentra and its chief rivals, namely…

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    Kia Reveals 2026 K4 in Hatchback Form

    As automakers have increasingly focused their energy on SUV shoppers, Americans have found themselves with fewer options outside the SUV classes. We particularly miss the variety of hatchbacks on offer a decade or more ago. Compact sedans are great, and we’ve enjoyed the Kia K4. But a hatchback version of…

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    2026 Kia EV4 Is a Sedan, a Hatchback — a Car?

    Categories are sometimes helpful. But they’re often boring. Some of the most interesting things in the world, and the most useful, are the ones that straddle the lines. For the 2026 model year, Kia will bring an all-new electric vehicle (EV) to the United States that is a little hard…

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    Porsche Recalls Taycan Sedans That Deactivate Airbags

    Porsche has recalled 9,735 Taycan sedans from model years 2022-2023 because they can inadvertently deactivate the passenger’s side airbag. Today’s airbags help keep adults safer in an accident, but can injure children. That’s why the safest place for children is in the back seat. However, most cars also have a…

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    2025 Cadillac CT5 vs. 2025 Cadillac CT4 Comparison

    Most of the time, we compare cars from different manufacturers. With the 2025 Cadillac CT5 and 2025 Cadillac CT4, we’re studying sedans made by the same company. The difference here is size. The CT5 is a midsize luxury car, the CT4 is its compact stablemate. Choosing between the two could…

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    Tariffs: VW to Keep Prices Flat Through May

    Volkswagen joined Hyundai and Genesis in promising to keep prices steady despite steep new tariffs on cars Wednesday. Reuters reports, “German carmaker Volkswagen confirmed it is holding prices steady through May, a similar move to Hyundai Motor, which committed to maintaining sticker prices on its current models through June 2.”…

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    The 2025 Toyota Camry: Who Is This Car For?

    The 2025 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that comes exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. The Camry has long been a standard-bearer in practical family sedans, and an all-new generation upholds that reputation in 2025. This well-balanced sedan is a titan of practicality for its roomy interior, reasonable pricing, excellent…

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    Jeep Brings Seven Concepts to Easter Safari

    Only a handful of vehicles in automotive history are so distinctive that they spawn a lifestyle and have a following. There may be no better example than the Jeep Wrangler. Once a year, Jeep invites fans to gather in Moab, Utah, for an off-road festival celebrating the Wrangler, its Gladiator…

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    2025 Smaller 3-Row SUV Comparison

    If you’ve spent any time on any road at any time in the past 20 years, you know SUVs have proliferated like rabbits in spring. It’s little wonder that the variety of choices for today’s SUV shoppers has also increased exponentially. Case in point: Among the legion of compact and…

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    Average Used Car Price Starts to Rise

    Used car prices had been dropping early in 2025, but that’s over. The average used car was listed for $25,180 in March — up roughly $170 from February. That small increase is likely the first hint of a larger one, the leading edge of a spike in demand driven by…

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    Audi Recalls 44,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Displays

    Audi has recalled 44,387 vehicles because their digital instrument display can shut down, leaving drivers without speedometers or critical safety warnings. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Audi tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Within the virtual cockpit, malfunction of a specific flat cable…

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    Amid Tariff Changes, Cars Piling up at Ports

    Mitsubishi joined Audi and Land Rover on Friday in holding new cars at ports in response to new car tariffs. A new report says unprocessed cars are beginning to fill up storage lots at U.S. ports, and transportation workers say the backlog of cars could snarl shipping logistics if nothing…

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    Tesla Introduces Cheaper, RWD Cybertruck

    Tesla has introduced a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of its Cybertruck electric pickup. The price tag is $72,235, including a mandatory delivery fee ($1,995) and an order fee ($250). That’s $10,000 less than the previous low-end price. The RWD model, known as the Cybertruck Long Range, boasts a range of…

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    BMW Recalls 4,400 Over Electrical Problem

    BMW has recalled 4,397 vehicles because a loose electrical connection can lead to a loss of power and even trigger a fire. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: BMW tells federal safety regulators that “the power connector component of the starter-generator, which may not have been…

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    Recall Alert: 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid

    Ford has issued a recall for 47 units of its 2025 F-150 hybrid pickup because they can lose drive power. Ford tells federal safety officials that factory workers installed one incorrect fuse in a high-voltage junction box. That fuse can blow under normal loads, causing a “sudden loss of motive…

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    Ford Recalls 4,100 Vehicles Over Oil Plug Problem

    Ford and its Lincoln luxury brand have recalled 4,163 vehicles because misaligned oil plugs in their engines can cause oil leaks. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Ford tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the hydraulic press that inserts the plug at the…

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    EV Sales Jumped 10% in the First Quarter

    Americans bought 10.6% more electric vehicles (EVs) in the first quarter of 2025 than during the same period in 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book data. Roughly 7.5% of all vehicles sold from January to March were electric, up half a percent from last year’s total. The increase came despite…

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    Report: Volvo S90 Succumbs to Tariffs

    Volvo is reportedly nixing its flagship S90 sedan in the U.S. due to the trade war with China. The luxury sedan is among just a handful of vehicles sold in the United States and made in China, and thus, it is affected by President Trump’s tariffs. While the president yesterday…

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    2025 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Comparison

    The 2025 Toyota RAV4 and 2025 Subaru Outback are great choices for shoppers who want a safe and comfortable vehicle, along with a wide range of trim levels. Neither the RAV4 nor the Outback have any major updates for 2025. This generation of the RAV4 dates back to the 2019 model…

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    2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon Comes to U.S.

    There’s a quiet revolution happening on luxury car lots across America, appealing to a small but passionate set of drivers: The high-performance wagon is making a comeback. SUVs might dominate American car sales. But some car lovers prefer the unique combination of SUV-like space and carlike handling only a wagon…

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    2025 Hyundai Palisade vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Comparison

    Midsize 3-row SUVs provide practical transportation for families or just anyone who can benefit from a vehicle with many seats. There’s a lot of variety in this class, with almost every mainstream car brand offering a competitor in the segment. That means buyers have many more options than just the…

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    Chrysler Recalls Some Pacifica PHEVs Over Brake Issue

    Chrysler has recalled just eight units of its 2025 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) minivan because loose front brake calipers can lead to braking and steering problems. The company tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that some Pacifica hybrids “may have been produced with insufficient bolt torque on the…

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    2025 Lexus IS vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

    To discerning buyers who prize compactness as highly as comfort in a luxury sedan, you’re likely to consider in your hunt the 2025 Lexus IS and 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, two perennial class favorites. The current generation of the IS may be the more venerable of the two competitors, as Lexus…

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    105,000 Fords, Lincolns Recalled Over Seat Belt Issue

    Ford and its Lincoln luxury division have recalled 105,322 SUVs over seat belts that may not retract or extend. Recalled models include some, but not all, examples of the: Almost all modern seat belts include a device called a pretensioner that applies tension during a collision to help the seat…

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    2026 Toyota GR86 Brings Back Yuzu Yellow

    The Toyota GR86 started life as the Scion FR-S back in 2012, then took on the Toyota name when the company folded its inexpensive Scion brand after 2016. It has done a great job carrying on that car’s cheap-sports-car theme. Time behind the wheel of a small, pretty sports car…

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    If I Don’t Have a Car, Do I Need Auto Insurance?

    Quick Facts About Non-Owner Car Insurance Non-owner car insurance can provide liability coverage in the event of an accident. You should still have insurance coverage if you’re a licensed driver who regularly borrows or rents vehicles. Not all companies offer non-owner insurance policies, so you’ll have to shop around. Nearly…

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    Tariffs Pause Production, Import of Some Cars

    President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on new cars imported into the country yesterday, and has promised a matching tariff on imported parts that will raise the prices of even domestically built cars by May 3. Automakers have just begun responding, but their early moves have already stopped the production…

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    Best Places to Charge Your Electric Car

    Quick Facts About Best Places to Charge Electric cars can be charged at home, workplaces, and public charging stations, with home charging being the most common and cost-effective option for EV owners. EV charging has three categories: Level 1 (slowest, using standard wall outlets), Level 2 (faster, often used at…

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    Toyota Hybrid Shoppers Facing Long Waits

    For much of the past year, many automakers have had too many cars. Toyota has not had this problem. The automaker has carried the tightest supply in the auto industry, with dealers unable to keep some models in stock for long. The problem is growing more severe for hybrid models,…